La Quinta vs @LodgingOrg Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of La Quinta vs @LodgingOrg including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
La Quinta Franchise
@LodgingOrg Franchise
Investment $3,822,657 - $12,901,630N/A
Franchise Fee $55,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4-4.5%0
Advertising Fee 4.5%-
Year Founded 19682013
Year Franchised 20012013
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
La Quinta Franchise
@LodgingOrg Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    La Quinta Franchise
    @LodgingOrg Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    La Quinta Franchise
    @LodgingOrg Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesGrand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    La Quinta Franchise
    @LodgingOrg Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About La Quinta

    La Quinta is one of the fastest growing mid-scale hotels with properties across the US, Canada and Mexico. Our purpose is to provide a refreshing and engaging environment that builds long-lasting, valuable relationships with employees, guests, owners and partners. La Quinta is a proud participant in VetFran, and is honored to offer veterans of our armed forces great incentives and enhanced resources for becoming a part of the La Quinta family.
    Veteran Incentives: 50% off application/franchise fees; development incentive of up to $4,000/room

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a La Quinta Inn & Suites franchise for a 109-room new construction facility ranges from $10,348,042 to $12,901,630, including $71,050 to $91,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a La Quinta Inn & Suites franchise for a 100-room conversion facility ranges from $3,822,657 to $6,101,522 including $66,100 to $86,550 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. Land acquisition and site preparation costs are not included in these ranges.

    "Entrepreneur

    #193 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #217 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About @LodgingOrg

    @LodgingOrg will market you better and save you money! The @LodgingOrg strategy combines AAA, Twitter, Save Your Receipt.Org, and the @ logo with a 20 mile protected area. With the @ logo at the beginning of your name, your name, your logo, and your Twitter address will be at the top of every alphabetical list online/offline, tour books, chamber sites, and all the white/yellow page books you are in. Twitter users will be compelled to check you out on Twitter. When they read your bio they will discover a 20% discount for following you and a toll free number to make a reservation. Your @LodgingOrg franchise is free and there are no contracts to sign. Our web site is supported by our vendors advertising budgets.